Your Harrogate

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton catches up with two Harrogate men as they cross the finish line of an epic challenge, plus, can you help Bilton Cricket Club fundraise?

Bilton Cricket club is a volunteer led cricket club, with all coaches and ground staff who help with setting up game days for both junior and senior fixtures.

With close to 600 club members across the full club, with 300+ members associated to the cricket section, Bilton need to upgrade some of their facilities to help with the further development of the junior and senior members.

You can hear from cricket secretary Matthew Thomas and coach and committee member, Richard Vass.

Meanwhile, Ollie Ward and Jeremy Butterfield completed 4 ultramarathons in just 4 days and crossed the finish line in Harrogate last Sunday (28th May).

Both are no strangers to huge charity fundraisers and Ollie's mum, Jo Ward, explains why this one took place...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate singer Elle Coles who is all set for the final of "Yorkshire's Greatest Talent."

Elle has been writing and performing since the age of 10 and admits that writing in particular gives her great satisfaction.

A celebrity panel will be judging the competition at Tsavo Safari Lodge at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster, this Saturday (3rd June)

12 finalists will be battling it out to scoop a recording session at Steelwork studios in Sheffield

Elle has recently released her new song "shirts and white wine" and hopes it can lead her to victory...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the CEO of Resurrected Bites, Michelle Hayes.

Resurrected Bites is a Harrogate and Knaresborough based community organisation aiming to reduce food waste and food poverty.

They work with local businesses and suppliers to divert good quality food from landfill. 

The team convert it into meals in cafes and provide it to families through their community groceries scheme.

Since Autumn 2021, they have run “Give As You Can” cafes and shops at Gracious Street Methodist Church in Knaresborough on a Friday and at West Park United Reformed Church in Harrogate on a Wednesday.

They have recently opened a café in Killinghall too...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to the Harrogate man who has set himself an immense challenge of 6,000 miles, all in aid of St Michael's Hospice.

Ian Adair is 32 and has begun, what he calls, "chasing the 6's" challenge.

It consists of six large events and six smaller events.

Ian started it in December 2022 and plans to complete this mammoth task of 6,000 miles by the end of the year.

Up until recently, he had never completed a triathlon and now he's about to set out on his third in as many weeks!

All monies raised will go to St Michael's Hospice in Harrogate as Ian says "their services help so many people get through the hardest and darkest times..."

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock discovers more about the forthcoming 120th anniversary celebrations at Harrogate's Royal Hall.

Angela Pick is a trustee of the Royal Hall Restoration trust and also co-ordinates tours of this historic building.

A big day is planned for May 27th between 10AM and 4PM.

The day is free, with donations welcome and there's music planned, plus afternoon teas too.

The entire building will be open to the public, including some areas that are normally out of bounds...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Aston Villa striker and Lioness, Rachel Daly.

Born in Harrogate, Rachel started her football at Killinghall Nomads and now the club have named their new cafe after her - "the Daly brew!"

Rachel tells Pete how proud she is to be part of a legacy that is inspiring young ladies everywhere to put their boots on and kick a ball.

We also hear from club chairman, Darren Casey, who explains how after the Lionesses won the European championships, they saw an influx of girls wanting to play.

Plus mums and players wait excitedly to meet their idol...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to former Harrogate Railway manager Mick O'Connell, about his recent move to pastures new. Plus, the Nidderdale walk features.

After guiding Harrogate Railway to the playoffs twice on the bounce, manager Mick O'Connell and his team have been offered a new position at Tadcaster Albion.

Mick tells us why it's a move they couldn't turn down, but how the Rail will always hold a special place in his heart.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Harrogate, in partnership with local charities, the Nidderdale Walk returns this Sunday (14th May)

Over the years, nearly £1 million has been raised through the event and many will be setting out once more, across the Nidderdale countryside.

We hear from the rotary club chairperson, a new member of the club, plus two ladies involved and one who has a superstar swimmer-son...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, Nick Hancock is at Gracie Barra, a Harrogate-based Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Self Defence school, to discuss a charity event this Sunday (14th May).

The event this weekend is for the Alastair Mackenzie Memorial Fund, established by Christina Mackenzie in memory of her husband Alastair, who tragically lost his life to suicide in 2022. 

Since his passing Christina has worked closely with The Jordan Legacy and, incredibly, through various fundraising events, over £10,000 has been raised to-date, donated to support the foundation's work in suicide prevention. 

The event, starting at 9am, is open to anyone with an interest in Jiu Jitsu and will include instructor demonstrations, matches in the afternoon, a bake sale and a talk from TJL founder Steve Phillip...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Pete Egerton speaks to Harrogate Town keeper Mark Oxley and a man who is aiming to become the oldest in the World, to swim the channel!

Mark Oxley was one of Town's stand-out performers in the win against Mansfield (29th April)

Mark has expressed his desire to remain at the club, but it's ultimately down to the gaffer

He also speaks about his team mate and friend Rory McArdle, who has decided to retire from the game

Meanwhile, Bill Hitchcock, who has spent a good number of years in Harrogate, is aiming to becoming the oldest person to swim the English channel in 2024

Bill used to be a triathlete, but took up marathon swimming when he turned 70

He now swims regularly, but due to the cost of competing, is hoping for a big sponsor to come forward for the 2024 challenge of swimming the channel...

In this episode of the Your Harrogate podcast, presenter Nick Hancock speaks to three of the performers, set to appear at the Coronation celebrations at the Majestic hotel this weekend.

Organised by Harrogate BID, a stage and screen will be the focal point, where residents and visitors alike can watch the run up to the big day and the coronation ceremony itself.

Entertainment will also be on offer, including the chance to win prizes, plus music from well-known local DJ Mark Green on Sunday.

It’s free to attend and food and drinks will be available to purchase from the hotel.

Nick speaks to Alanah, Freddie Cleary and Undercovered...